Title
Liquor License - 24/7 Convenience Store
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 283896.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Jaspreet Gill, Agent
License Type
Series 10 - Beer and Wine Store
Location
10625 N. 19th Ave.
Zoning Classification: C-2
Council District: 3
This request is for a new liquor license for a convenience store that does not sell gas. This location was previously licensed for liquor sales with a Series 9 - Liquor Store, liquor license and does not have an interim permit.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is June 10, 2024.
Pursuant to A.R.S. 4-203, a spirituous liquor license shall be issued only after satisfactory showing of the capability, qualifications and reliability of the applicant and that the public convenience and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance. If an application is filed for the issuance of a license for a location, that on the date the application is filed has a valid license of the same series issued at that location, there shall be a rebuttable presumption that the public convenience and best interest of the community at that location was established at the time the location was previously licensed. The presumption shall not apply once the licensed location has not been in use for more than 180 days.
Other Active Liquor License Interest in Arizona
The ownership of this business has an interest in other active liquor license(s) in the State of Arizona. This information is listed below and includes liquor license violations on file with the AZ Department of Liquor Licenses and Control and, for locations within the boundaries of Phoenix, the number of aggregate calls for police service within the last 12 months for the address listed.
24/7 Convenience Store (Series 10)
802 N. Hardy Drive, Tempe
Calls for police service: N/A - not in Phoenix
Liquor license violations: None
Public Opinion
No protest or support letters were received within the 20-day public comment period.
Applicant’s Statement
The applicant submitted the following statement in support of this application. Spelling, grammar and punctuation in the statement are shown exactly as written by the applicant on the City Questionnaire.
I have the capability, reliability and qualifications to hold a liquor license because:
“I have 12 year experience for running convenience store with beer license. I have never lose my license in last 12 years. In all these years I have learn a lot how to run store safe and how to train my employees so they don't make any mistakes.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“I issuance if I get approved for beer license I will put the best interest of community in mind by keeping place clean, good choice of beer and wine and make sure we check everyone id so we don't have any underage drinking go on.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application noting the applicant must resolve any pending City of Phoenix building and zoning requirements, and be in compliance with the City of Phoenix Code and Ordinances.
Attachments
Attachment - 24/7 Convenience Store - Data
Attachment - 24/7 Convenience Store - Map
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Ginger Spencer and the City Clerk Department.